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Jalan Esfahan, Kuala Lumpur (15 June, 2017)
Jalan Esfahan is a minor road in downtown Kuala Lumpur. It is located between Jalan Raja Laut in the west and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in the east.
Jalan Esfahan may have been around since the late 19th century. It was originally known as Straits Road. It is not clear how the road was given that name, probably because it runs through property belonging to the Straits Trading Company. The name was translated to Jalan Selat on 24 April 19801. It was named after the Iranian city of Esfahan on 24 June, 1997, in response to the naming of a Kuala Lumpur Street in that city.
Map of Jalan Esfahan, Kuala Lumpur
Sights along Jalan Esfahan
- Cosmic Wholesale Emporium (GPS: 3.15562, 101.69597)
- Sogo Department Store (GPS: 3.15621, 101.69523)
- Menara Bumiputra-Commerce (GPS: 3.15532, 101.69519)
Jalan Esfahan road sign (15 June, 2017)
360° View of Jalan Esfahan on Google Maps Street View
Jalan EsfahanReferences
- Kuala Lumpur Street Names by Mariana Isa & Maganjeet Kaut, published by Marshall Cavendish (2015) page 98.
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